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These tips and tricks to save money on family days out this Easter holiday are sure to put a spring in your step. <\/p>

By Laura Wybrow\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 28 March 2024 at 11:26 AM<\/p>

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This year, Easter falls on Sunday 31st March, with the UK Easter holidays typically taking place from Friday 29th March<\/strong> until Friday 12th April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With the arrival of the Easter holidays comes the task of entertaining your family for two weeks. While you won\u2019t be short on inspiration, with plenty of activities up and down the country ranging from theme parks and castles to scavenger hunts and farms, we appreciate it can be expensive to plan a fun-filled Easter break.<\/p>\n

For money-saving advice on days out which will have you feeling as fresh as the tulips that have just sprung in our garden, you\u2019ve come to the right place. The RadioTimes.com<\/a> Going Out<\/a> team keeps our ear to the ground when it comes to finding you the best prices on the experiences you love. For example, we know the whole family loves a theme park, so we\u2019ve put together guides such as how to get cheap Thorpe Park tickets<\/a> and how to get Chessington World of Adventures tickets<\/a>. Plus, as we can\u2019t always rely on the British weather, there are plenty of tips in a rain-proof guide: how to get cheap cinema tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are a few ways to save money this Easter holiday, and we have some great tips for you below. However, we\u2019ve also gone to the lengths to find you some already-discounted experiences. Below you\u2019ll find cracking suggestions of days out to take your whole family to, such as The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks<\/a> and Cadbury World.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date with our Going Out newsletter for more guides like this, such as the best UK family days out<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

How to save money on family days out UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The RadioTimes.com<\/strong> Going Out<\/a> team have put together some top tips that will save you money when you\u2019re out and about this Easter holiday. Some suggestions are simple ones, such as remembering to bring a packed lunch and refillable water bottles, and some will save you a fair bit of money, particularly in the long run, such as memberships. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n

Bring a packed lunch<\/strong> \u2014 This simple tip will save you a decent amount of money on the day. A lot of caf\u00e9s and restaurants at places such as theme parks charge above average for food and beverages as they know hungry parents and children will need to refuel for their activity-packed day. It\u2019s an additional expense which can be combated by making food at home, and remembering a refillable water bottle, too.<\/p>\n

Book train tickets in advance<\/strong> \u2014 The further in advance you can book train tickets, the cheaper they will be. Discount cards such as a Railcard are great if you catch the train a lot, too, as they take up to one third off the overall price.<\/p>\n

Save 1\/3 of your travel cost with a Railcard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Check where to buy fuel<\/strong> \u2014 If you\u2019re not taking public transport to your chosen day out, you\u2019re most likely driving (unless you\u2019re lucky enough to be able to walk!). The cost of fuel has skyrocketed since the pandemic, and while we\u2019re almost used to paying an arm and a leg to fill up our cars, there is a way you can do it for less; sites such as Go Compare, Confused.com<\/a> and RAC allow you to input your fuel of choice (petrol or diesel) and your postcode to find the cheapest station near you.<\/p>\n

Are you eligible for discounts?<\/strong> \u2014 Do you work in the NHS or military? Are you children studying? Do little ones under a certain age go free? A lot of experiences, such as The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks (kids tickets are \u00a315 and under threes go for free) offer discounted prices.<\/p>\n

Are you likely to return?<\/strong> \u2014 Annual memberships such as the Merlin Pass, the National Trust and English Heritage passes will save you money in the long run. It\u2019s not just the same day out you have to experience more than once, either, the Merlin Pass gets you access to a range of amusements across the UK such as LEGOLAND, The London Eye and SEA LIFE.<\/p>\n

Buy a Merlin Pass from \u00a379 at Merlin Annual Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Tesco Clubcard<\/strong> \u2014 More than just a handy tool which saves us money on our lunchtime meal deals, the Tesco Clubcard offers discounts on a range of attractions, too, such as cinema tickets.<\/p>\n

Voucher sites<\/strong> \u2014 Websites such as Wowcher and Groupon exclusively offer discounts on experiences. In our how to get cheap Disneyland tickets guide, we feature Wowcher deals which save you money on park tickets and accommodation.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Merlin Pass take a look at our: What is the Merlin Pass<\/a>? guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Easter family days out UK at a glance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n